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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,852.35, 325,481.58 and 133,868.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,852.35, 325,481.58 and 133,868.27 is: 184,741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,852.35 : 325,481.58 = 133,868.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,852.35/325,481.58 = 133,868.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,852.35x = 325,481.58 × 133,868.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,852.35x = 43,571,656,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,571,656,306.26/235,852.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,741.24

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